Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more
The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
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Why Are New Pedestrian Guardrails Still Being Installed in the City?
Unnecessary guardrails should be taken out, according to the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets. The trends seem to be going the other way though.
DublinBikes Scheme May See Drop in Members, Warns Council Report
With sign-ups to the public DublinBikes scheme and the expansion of its network both stalled, will private stationless bike-hire scheme BleeperBike move in to fill the gaps?
Should Dubliners Get to Decide How Part of the City’s Budget is Spent?
South Dublin County Council has been trying out participatory budgeting. Why not Dublin City Council too? some councillors ask.
The City Should Mark the Sites of All Long-Gone Magdalene Laundries, Some Councillors Say
“Usually we stick a plaque on a building, but if the building is gone? I think how do we remember what has been lost is an important question.”
Despite High Rates of Self-Harm, Many Who are Homeless Struggle to Access Care
Many of those who are homeless and seeking mental health services end up waiting in hospital emergency departments. Many leave before being seen.
Council Briefs: Living in Log Cabins, a New Train Station, and More
Councillors in the northern neighbourhoods in the city met earlier this week to talk about area issues, including whether planning rules should be relaxed to allow for more login cabins in gardens.
When Big Events Arrive, so Does a Plague of Illegally Parked Cars
Some Dublin city councillors say more should be done about illegal parking, whether on gig days at 3Arena or match days at Croke Park – or just everyday across the city.
Neighbourhoods Watches Are Becoming Neighbourhood WhatsApps
Traditional neighborhood-watch set-ups can be too bureaucratic for some, while Local WhatsApp and Facebook groups are easier.
Debate on Future of Dorset Street Deepens
Post-it notes with feedback on a vision for the future of Dorset Street show mixed feelings around the neighbourhood.
No, a Third of Homeless Families in Dublin Aren’t Here Illegally
That idea appears to be based on a misuse of statistics by Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy, which was further distorted in the media.
Some Dublin City Councillors Say This Term Will Be Their Last
With local elections coming in May, some councillors say they won’t be running again – the supposedly part-time role is just too much to juggle, in addition to a day job and a family life.
Pilot Underground Bottle Bank in Works for Mountjoy Square
Finding places to put overground bottle banks has become harder and harder, as they can be noisy and unsightly so neighbours don’t want them nearby.